The storm debris collection trucks will NOT pick up bagged yard debris or piles with bags mixed in. If you have already bagged your debris, you can cut the bags up and remove them from the pile so the storm debris claw trucks can pick up.
As an option, Waste Pro, the City’s regular trash hauler, will pick up 3 bags or cans of debris and possibly more on their regular pick-up day. Still, they should be separated from the storm debris piles as much as possible so it is clear to the Waste Pro drivers it is not part of the main hurricane debris pile.
Residents should bring storm debris to the public right of way, the area that extends from the street to the sidewalk, utility pole, or easement. Residents should not place debris on the road; this obstructs traffic, hinders cleanup and makes it difficult for emergency vehicles to pass. Keep debris away from drainage ditches, inlets, mailboxes, and power lines. Do not cover storm drains, and never block fire hydrants.
Residents must sort debris into separate piles for vegetative debris (leaves, branches, and cut trees), construction and demolition debris (building materials, carpet, furniture, fences, drywall), and appliances and white goods (refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, stoves). If you have mixed piles, Waste Pro and City Staff will be picking them up but it will take longer than separated piles.
Electronics and household hazardous waste will not be collected by the storm debris contractor. Individuals who hire a contractor to handle large tree debris or household damage must ensure the contractor is licensed and insured.
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